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Many local groups focus on enjoying, protecting the Jewel of Central Texas

By Andrew Osegi

The natural beauty of San Marcos, Texas is one of the most compelling reasons why so many people love to visit and live here. Located on the Balcones Fault, where the Texas hill country meets the coastal plains, San Marcos is geographically primed for its natural springs and abundance of wildlife.

The San Marcos salamander’s only habitat is the San Marcos River. It is considered a threatened species.